13 TPH-Affiliated Athletes Selected in Phase II of the 2026 USHL Draft

TPH is proud to congratulate 13 student-athletes on being selected in Phase II of the 2026 United States Hockey League Draft.

The USHL is recognized as one of the top junior hockey leagues in the world and continues to be a major pathway to NCAA Division I and professional hockey. Hearing your name called in the USHL Draft is a tremendous accomplishment and reflects the dedication, growth, and consistency these athletes have shown throughout their development.

Leading the group was Cole Peters of Team TPH OHL Cup, selected by Chicago with the fifth pick in the first round after a standout season that included strong performances at the 2026 OHL Cup. Dominik Domonakos, representing Windy City Storm, also earned a tender with Tri-City following an impressive season.

The full list of Phase II selections includes:

• Marshall Paul | TPH Academy Atlanta | Cedar Rapids (Round 2, Pick 10)
• Theo Vantine | TPH St. Louis | Cedar Rapids (Round 2, Pick 25)
• Chase Pavlesich | TPH Philadelphia | Cedar Rapids (Round 3, Pick 10)
• Mason Noble | TPH Grand Rapids | Omaha (Round 3, Pick 12)
• Sammy Johnson | TPH Academy Detroit | Tri-City (Round 5, Pick 7)
• Michael Kotora | TPH Academy Atlanta | Lincoln (Round 8, Pick 4)
• Zach Shirkey | Team TPH OHL Cup | Muskegon (Round 9, Pick 9)
• Brennan Huyck | Windy City Performance Academy Powered by TPH | Tri-City (Round 11, Pick 3)
• Nicko Zakk Havel | Windy City Performance Academy Powered by TPH | Tri-City (Round 12, Pick 3)
• Conor Stark | TPH St. Louis | Tri-City (Round 12, Pick 11)
• Grady Schaefer | TPH Detroit | Des Moines (Round 14, Pick 2)

This class represents athletes from across the TPH network who have earned opportunities at one of the highest levels of junior hockey through years of hard work and strong performances in key moments throughout the season.

TPH Academy congratulates all 13 athletes and their families on this exciting achievement and wishes them continued success as they take the next step in their hockey journeys.